discern

动词

UK/dɪˈsɜːn/
US/dɪˈsɝːn/

定义 discern 动词

  1. Transitive

    To perceive, recognize, or understand something that is not immediately obvious or clear.

    • Through the mist, she could barely discern the coastline in the distance.

    • After careful analysis, he finally discerned the subtle differences between the two approaches.

    • From his tone, I could discern a hint of reluctance.